On 04/24/2013 09:38 PM, gregz wrote:

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The Xmas lights might not ever go reverse current because I'm pretty sure
it's higher than forward voltage to conduct. I don't like the look of
blinkys. A bridge rectifier would double the frequency.

Greg



Maybe not.

AFAIK, the reverse threshold (voltage that must be reached for a diode
to conduct) is usually higher (AFAIK) than the forward voltage.

If there is ever any reverse current, it'll be too small to be concerned
about.

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